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AAQ Certificate in IT and Computing

at Maltby Academy, Rotherham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology (AAQ) allows students to study the fundamental knowledge of Information Technology covering the role and implications of using Information Technology systems and cyber-security threats and how to manage attacks. Students will also develop important skills for creating websites to meet a specific purpose and to manage data through the development of a relational database solution

What you need to get on

Must have an IT related qualification at Level 2 of at least a Merit.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Not on the Section 96 list, but a school or college runs it full time, so check the age range with them.

Where it runs

  • Maltby Academy

    Braithwell Road Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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